Megan Gardenhour
About Megan Gardenhour
Megan Gardenhour is an English tutor with a Master of Arts in Literature from the University of Chicago. She has extensive experience in tutoring and editing, having worked at Shippensburg University in various roles before joining Varsity Tutors in 2023.
Work at Nerdy
Megan Gardenhour has been employed as an English Tutor at Varsity Tutors, a subsidiary of Nerdy, since 2023. In this role, she provides personalized tutoring sessions to students, focusing on enhancing their English language skills. Her position allows her to apply her academic background and tutoring experience to support learners in achieving their educational goals.
Education and Expertise
Megan Gardenhour studied at the University of Chicago, where she pursued a Master of Arts in Literature from 2023 to 2024. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Secondary Education from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, completing her degree from 2019 to 2023. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in English literature and teaching methodologies.
Background
Megan Gardenhour has a diverse background in English education and tutoring. She worked at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, where she held multiple roles, including Writing Tutor, Head Student Editor of Write the Ship, and Editor-in-Chief of The Reflector. Her experiences at the university contributed to her development as an educator and editor, enhancing her skills in writing and communication.
Achievements
In 2022, Megan Gardenhour received the Advocacy Award for her contributions as Editor-in-Chief of The Reflector, Shippensburg University’s undergraduate journal of the arts. This recognition highlights her commitment to promoting student voices and her leadership in managing the publication. Additionally, her involvement in planning and teaching a level-200 English course at Shippensburg University demonstrates her dedication to education.
Tutoring Experience
Megan Gardenhour has four years of experience tutoring high school and college writers within the English Department at Shippensburg University. Her roles included working as a Writing Tutor and leading as Head Student Editor. This extensive tutoring experience has allowed her to develop effective strategies for assisting students in improving their writing skills.